Senior Electrical Engineer

Major International; Crawley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to develop robust electrical solutions and oversee the full lifecycle of electrical design for specialized test systems. This role involves troubleshooting, project collaboration, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Candidates should possess several years of experience and a strong understanding of electrical safety regulations. An exciting opportunity to work in a high-performance engineering environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Several years of post-graduate experience in an industrial or technical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design across single-phase AC, ELV DC, and at least one of: three-phase AC or low-/high-voltage DC.
• Practical knowledge of relevant electrical safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting activities, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform structured failure analyses, generate clear documentation, and update leadership.
• Collaborate with partners to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Problem-solving

Risk assessment

Technical documentation

Education

Post-graduate experience in industrial or technical engineering

Job description

One of our clients is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to contribute to a high‑performance engineering environment where you will be focused on developing complex test equipment and supporting infrastructure.

In this position, you will be responsible for creating robust electrical solutions, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical design for specialised test systems, and ensuring all work aligns with applicable safety standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate closely with operational and project teams to deliver scalable, cost‑effective, and reliable designs, as well as develop commissioning strategies and maintenance plans that support consistent system performance.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in troubleshooting activities, root‑cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform structured failure analyses, generate clear documentation, and provide concise progress updates to leadership.
• Regular interaction with internal and external partners to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting planning, scheduling, and management of engineering work packages across diverse test assets.

Qualifications

• Several years of post‑graduate experience in an industrial or technical engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical design across single‑phase AC, ELV DC, and at least one of: three‑phase AC or low‑/high‑voltage DC.
• Practical knowledge of relevant electrical safety regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with electronics and instrumentation, including basic PCB‑related design considerations.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical documentation, including electrical schematics.
• Competence in planning, organising, and managing engineering work packages.
• Experience preparing risk assessments and using structured safety and analysis tools (FMEA) for HAZOP / ATEX / Comah / HAZID environments.